| Family: |
Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) |
| Max. size: |
4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Africa: Ruvu and Rufiji rivers, eastern Tanzania. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in small pools and swamps in the floodplains. Lives near the water surface (Ref. 3788). Bottom spawner, 3 months incubation. Is difficult to maintain in aquarium (Ref. 27139). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 December 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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